Civil War Earthworks

Historical marker location:

204 Sentinel Drive, Winchester, Virginia

( Marker can be reached from Fortress Drive, 0.1 miles north of North Frederick Pike (U.S. 522), on the right when traveling north.)

"Where they are compelled by nature ... to resort to it".

The Virginia Colony was known for its tobacco production, which was the main export during the 17th century. Virginia's tobacco exports helped make it one of the wealthiest colonies in North America.